Change in Republic Coffee Meetings

[jfer...@midsouthmakers.org]

Republic Coffee has made some changes to our usual meeting room. It's now a comfortable study hall with quiet intimate booths. We will be meeting in the larger back room affectionately called "The Way Back Room". The large tables have already been moved into the room, we supposedly have a bit more space and more seating. It has quite a few electrical outlets. There will be a chalkboard by the entrance way letting people know that we are all the way in the back.

See you tonight!

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- Joe Ferguson
http://www.midsouthmakers.org

[MemphisArtGuy]

I think we need to pollitly end the meetings at republic coffee.  I vote Pizza Hut on Union! They serve beer!

-Dru

[Danny Chamberlin]

Why? other than the beer
Danny

[Mark Turnage]

My humor detector's on the fritz this week, but _why_? You don't
seriously think we'd have more newcomers there than at Republic, do
you?

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Mark Turnage

[Greg Zapf]

I think that Pizza Hut is scheduled to be torn down, moved a couple blocks over, and some new place is going in where it stands now.  --Greg

On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:20 PM, MemphisArtGuy <memphi...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Greg Zapf]

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/print-edition/2012/09/21/panera-bread-franchisee-opening-sixth.html

[Joe Ferguson]

How dare they tear down the Pizza Hut of Sadness.

[Dan Hess]

Let's see if we can help re-calibrate your detector.  We obviously know that the three most important things are Location, Location, and Location.  So where could we go that improve upon that?  Since Memphis is Memphis, it's pretty obvious that most people stick to alcohol and drugs to escape the atrocity that is this city.  People also definitely like to eat around here, I know I do.  So the obvious choice is the PizzaHut of Sadness to get all of those things conveniently rolled up in one.  You can even lose a shoe to the insanely sticky floor if you're really lucky.

In all seriousness though, we could look into doing some slightly different setups at Republic or some other venue in the Midtown area.  It is always a possibility of swarming the front area and having a non hostile takeover of the coffeehouse by occupation.  Doesn't mean we have to, but it never hurts to at least consider our options.

P.S.  While I am for looking into something different/new, I am in no way legitimately suggesting we go with the PizzaHut of Sadness.  There are plenty of better locations we could attempt.

Thanks,

Daniel H.

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[MemphisArtGuy]

pizza

[MemphisArtGuy]

Yes

[Chad Miller]

What about Memphis pizza cafe?  

Beer

Pizza

Smell

Chad Miller

[MemphisArtGuy]

Sounds great and plenty of parking! Do they have a meeting room?

[Mark Turnage]

On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 3:47 PM, Chad Miller <cwmi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> What about Memphis pizza cafe?
>
> Beer
> Pizza
> Smell

Not even remotely enough room.

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Mark Turnage

[Thomas Pledge]

Also just as a Note.  Often we bring in projects and electronics.  I really don't want either of those things in a place with lots of food.

If we want pizza, we can get it after the meeting.  Just my two cents

[claudio donndelinger]

One thing I forgot to mention: When I was contacted by Republic coffee, they made a point to thank us profusely for meeting there for so long and that they appreciated the business that we bring.

CD

[MemphisArtGuy]

As I think any vendor would....

[Chad Miller]

Maybe it's time we start looking for a sponsor, eh?

Chad Miller

[MemphisArtGuy]

BUDWIESER!

[Mark Turnage]

Why are we discussing moving the meetings away from Republic in the
first place? I'm missing the problem...

--
Mark Turnage

[claudio donndelinger]

:D

CD

[MemphisArtGuy]

The room is actually One CommUnity Center, so if we are changing locations lets open the floor on that.

[claudio donndelinger]

It's only 12 feet away.  Don't mind me.

CD

[Mark Turnage]

On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 4:46 PM, MemphisArtGuy <memphi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The room is actually One CommUnity Center, so if we are changing locations
> lets open the floor on that.

Yes, but _why_ is the floor open on this? Why is it an issue? What is
the problem?

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Mark Turnage

[MemphisArtGuy]

yeah, it use to house the HAH and GT meetings rather well.

[Joe Ferguson]

All things being equal. *If* we *were* going to move away from Republic, I would want to ensure it was a local place and not a chain.

[claudio donndelinger]

Agreed. Let's always try to support the locals.

CD

[Greg Zapf]

Dumb question: what's the story on the "of Sadness" title for that Pizza Hut?  --Greg

[claudio donndelinger]

It's a glorious story. I'd let Joe tell you.

CD

[Dan Hess]

It has to do with a time where Joe went to that PizzaHut and it was almost as if someone has kicked his dog and taken all the joy from the world.  It's short, but still likely a story best told in person.  Remind one of us next time you're at the space or republic and we'll gladly fill you in.  

Thanks,

Daniel H.

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